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L4 XAV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,243 mi
Last recorded83,243 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 XAV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 83,243 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 83,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 74,285 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake wear light is on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlight has moisture in it

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear seats down and full unable to test rear seat belts at the time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2024 64,473 miles

Nearside headlight has moisture in it

Pass 13 Dec 2022 57,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 57,279 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 50,119 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 43,725 miles

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Tyre glue out of date.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 38,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16/91W low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 32,001 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 32,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 26,604 miles

KNOCKING NOISE FROM STEERING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 20,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring view to some components

Pass 16 Oct 2015 15,103 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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L4 XAV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L4 XAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L4 XAV registered?

L4 XAV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is L4 XAV safe to buy?

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